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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
8
Congressman elect Zeb Weaver, who defeated James Britt, plans a full reply to Britt’s contest notice alleging nine points. Weaver, in Washington during this week, will publish his response likely next Sunday morning.
Newport News on January 24 reports a long list of distinguished visitors for the launch of the superdreadnought Mississippi at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company at 11 a.m. Secretary of the Navy Daniels will arrive aboard the Dolphin with Mrs Daniels and Mississippi delegation in Congress. Governor Henry C Stewart of Virginia attends from Richmond with staff. A luncheon for 550 follows at the Chamberlain Hotel in Old Point. Camille McBeth of Meridian Miss will christen the battleship.
Mrs Ethel Byrne jailed for 30 days for disseminating birth control information persists in a hunger strike. She has eaten nothing since Monday morning and officials warn of forcible feeding if she nears death. Byrne is sister to national birth control advocate Margaret Sanger.
President Wilson arranged to spend the afternoon in his office outside the Senate chamber receiving delegations besides his congressional staff. Earlier he greeted 100 independent oil producers at the White House and conferred with a Churches of Christ in America committee.
The North Carolina Conference for Social Service in Raleigh adopted a resolution presented by Dr. W. L. Foteat Forest College urging the legislature to require open formulas for secret remedies or patent medicines. It cites wasted money, lack of trustworthy ingredient information, and the risk of fraud and delayed proper treatment.
The Washington Star quotes Farmer Corntessle joking about his son Josh finishing education. JT replies the boy may have learned enough to hold all he can, implying a humorous limit to schooling.
Washington January 24. Representatives of four railroad brotherhoods submitted a written proposal for changes in pending railroad bills to President Wilson. He promised careful consideration but details were not disclosed.
Washington Jan 24 The Senate considered Senator Cummins resolution to set aside most of next week for debate on the President's peace address. Many Senators were expected to use the opportunity to state support or opposition to the President's approach to a concerted international peace effort. Administration Senators favored public discussion but feared a protracted session delaying legislative work.
Swiss authorities bar shipments to Dutch firms after forged certificates used to ship German goods to America are uncovered. A British consul in Holland allegedly had his signatures forged. several arrests linked to the affair have been made and a hoped for withdrawal of the prohibition is expressed.
A government hearing was paused with executives sent to an executive session. The panel planned to reconvene possibly next Tuesday or after the revenue bill is considered in the House, while examining whether recent sales were short.
Vir ginia Carolina Steamboat Company official Virgil Walker travels to Washington and Elizabeth City to finalize operations for a new New Bern to Baltimore water route. He confirms the line will open by April 1 with two boats. Also note death of Mrs Mollie Hancock age 74 from heart failure at 185 Middle Street and Elks benefit dance planned Friday with a top local orchestra.
An article advocates daily internal cleansing starting with a glass of hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims this wash removes poisons from the bowels and prevents illnesses from headaches to bad breath, promoting internal sanitation over external bathing.
Hastings Nebraska hosts the annual League of Nebraska Municipalities convention for two days. More than one hundred mayors and city officials from leading Nebraska cities attend the opening session to discuss municipal government and public welfare.
American telephone companies posted total revenue of 24 976 258 for October an increase near 14 percent from a year earlier The month net operating income reached 6 920 199 while the number of telephones operated rose to 7 080 314 up 609 817 or about 10 percent The report notes white operating revenues up about 14 percent and expenses up about 15 1 2 percent.
Classified ad seeks a competent stenographer by Feb 1. Emphasis on usefulness, light work, moderate salary, permanent position. Apply in own handwriting with age references and salary expected to Manufacturer, P. O. Box No. 66, City. Also a note offering old false teeth for cash, broken okay, $1 to $5 per set. Send to L. Mazer, 2007 S Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Will mail cash by return.
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